John Dunn

By melrose

  • Born

    Born near Yass, NSW.

  • Joining a gang

    Day is unclear. John Dunn joined Ben Hall's gang in 1864 robbing coaches, stations, inns, and stores.

  • Killing

    Jogn Dunn twice shot and killed the local police officer, Constable Samuel Nelson.,He also shot at the Constables son but missed.

  • Proclaimed an outlaw

    Day is unclear

  • Captured

    Dunn was recognised by police at McPhails Station near Walgett. Eight days later he was betrayed by those he trusted and after a fight with police was wounded and captured.